Objects of desire: the best and most beautiful bikes of the Rouleur Classic

The Rouleur Classic is a cycling exhibition like no other. The great and the good assemble at London's Victoria House from November 2nd to 4th, with 2017's theme of 'The Monuments' - otherwise known as the five most revered races in cycling - setting the tone.

Major brands and the biggest stars will be there to showcase new innovations and some of the best road bikes on the market.

With this in mind, we look at some of the highlights of 2017's show...

Above: Ridley Dean FAST - The Dean FAST TT is the flagship aerodynamic TT and tri-bike from Belgian manufacturer Ridley, and the Team Acqua Blue TT bike of choice. The bike uses tube-to-tube building technique rather than a monocoque mould, enabling custom geometry.